Sermons on Far From Me:

Repentance: Breaking Free From Past Failures Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2009

Repentance is key to the adjustments we make daily to stay on course.

IS THERE A H.E.R.O. IN THE HOUSE? SERIES Repentance: Breaking Free From Past Failures 3 OF 4 Exodus 20.5-6 February 15, 2009 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The last few weeks we have seen our share of airplanes in the news. 1 First it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Life Of Abraham (2–5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 27, 2022

We live in an age of materialism! It seems we can’t get enough of what this world has to offer. Because of people’s love for things, we have two problems.

(1) We have people who are up to their eyeballs in debt because they are constantly buying things they can’t afford. Illus: A businessman is in a great deal of trouble financially because he kept buying things when he should not have. He even considered suicide, but he decided before he would do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:4, Genesis 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

You Cannot Kill A Miracle From God

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

This story occurs a couple of days before Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem and affirms that a Miracle, which comes from God and contradicts Known Scientific Law, cannot be destroyed or altered until the season for which God created the miracle has passed.

INTRODUCTION: YOU CANNOT KILL A MIRACLE. Let’s Start Looking at the Events Around The Easter Event. This Story Occurs About A Couple Of Days Before Jesus’ Triumphal Entry To Jerusalem. Webster Dictionary Defines “Miracle” As “An Event That Contradicts Known Scientific Law.” A miracle is a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:39-44, John 11:53-54, John 12:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The God Who Brings Help From Above Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

The God who brings help from above is willing, able, and ready to intervene in your life. His help is not like the help of men; it is perfect, powerful, and purposeful.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS HELP FROM ABOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:1-2 – I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1, Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 54:4, Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Othniel: From Dominated To Domineering Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025

Many men have lost their leadership ability because they wouldn’t be the spiritual leader in the home.

A. WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM? 1. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (21:25). a. No spiritual leadership to give godly direction. b. No one preached God’s standard. “In his own eyes.” c. When left to themselves, they turned to sin … self … satan’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:5-8, Judges 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Othniel - From Dominated To Domineering Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025

You don’t have the power to obey until you make a choice to obey.

A. WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM? 1. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (21:25). a. No spiritual leadership to give godly direction. b. No one preached God’s standard. “In his own eyes.” c. When left to themselves, they turned to the left, i.e., to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Othniel: From Dominated To Domineering Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2024

Something happens to a man when he surrenders to God.

A. WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM? 1. “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (21:25). a. No spiritual leadership to give godly direction. b. No one preached God’s standard. “In his own eyes.” c. When left to themselves, they turned to sin … self … satan’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Death, And The Birth Of Darth Vader. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 16, 2011

What can we learn from the death of Saul and the demise of Anakin Skwalker.

Along time ago in a galaxy far, far away a young Jedi Knight by the name of Anakin Skywalker a talented and gifted young man was mislead by a Sith Lord, he then became Darth Vader, This had a fair bit to do with fear because of his desire to save his beloved. l could tell you the whole story but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wisemen: Dissecting The Magi's Gifts Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 10, 2007

The wise men gave Jesus something far more important than gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

A Visit to Bethlehem Series Wisemen: Dissecting the Magi’s Gifts Matthew 2:1-11 Dec. 9, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Herod was opposing the King 1 Herod was all about keeping the throne at all costs. a Killed his favorite wife ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Peace With God & Peace From God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Anxiety seems to be a problem today for both the saved and the unsaved.

While we can understand it might be a problem with the unsaved, we have a difficult time understanding why it is a problem with the saved. WHY IS ANXIETY SUCH A PROBLEM TODAY? Someone printed these words under a tranquil scene on a calendar: "Today is the tomorrow we worried about ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Breaking Free From Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Scott Taylor on Dec 12, 2005

Edmund needed a strategy to avoid eating the Turkish Delight and so do we this Christmas, this strategy is found in James 1.

Breaking Free From the Turkish Delight Dec 2005 1. In the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, C.S. Lewis tells the story of 4 children playing hide and go seek in a wardrobe that transports the children to a land called Narnia. With talking animals and half/men half/animal creatures ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trading Spaces - Redesigned From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Jeff Kossack on Sep 25, 2002

Focuses on how God wants to transform our lives where it matters most - on the inside.

Sermon Series -- An Inside Look Text: “The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 This is the last part of our Inside Look series. We’ll take our last look at one of your bedrooms tonight – and we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Does Your Pride Come From? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

Part 1 in a 2 part series on Philippians 3. This series deals with considering everything loss compared to knowing Jesus Christ

Where does your pride come from? Thursday night we had our bowling league—EXPLAIN—175 avg, most improved player—26 pins ALL PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEANT NOTHING THAT NIGHT. The 10th hole at Stone Hedge--$5,000. Yesterday, I registered for classes—smart, getting a degree… Where should we get our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Power And Strength Comes From The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 10, 2014

To show that our power, strength and salvation only comes from the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have power and strength? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our power, strength and salvation only comes from the LORD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 118:14 (Amplified Bible) 118:14 The Lord is my Strength and Song; and He has become my Salvation. Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting From Here To There By Heeding Sound Advice Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus told parables to describe what God's kingdom is like, to advise how to become a part of it, then grow and develop in such a way that others might be led by example into His kingdom

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:14-29